Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Don Bosco Dons (Gilbertville, IA), 66-62 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Vinton-Shellsburg advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Vikings travel to Marion (Marion, IA) to face the Wolves in a WAMAC - West match on Friday, December 6. The Wolves enter the match with a record of 0-1. Marion lost 63-60 in their recent non-league match against Waverly-Shell Rock (Waverly, IA)

The Dons now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tripoli for a Iowa Star match on Tuesday, December 3. Don Bosco will face a Panthers squad coming off a 75-35 non-league loss to Sumner-Fredericksburg (Sumner, IA). The Panthers record now stands at 0-1.